Sophia's Cafe, 1446 S Belcher Rd, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Sophia's Cafe
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1446 S Belcher Rd, Clearwater, FL 33764
License #: 6216995
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 09/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Buckets of lettuce **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silver pot in dish room **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Onions and can goods **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Utensils at service area.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Exceeded 200ppm
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinsing Sani bucket **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. On cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, potato salad, ribs, various items in walk in cooler
09/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. To-go containers in dry storage.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Lettuce.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. In box under slicer.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
4/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen.
2/18/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Dry storage.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Back prep table.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. By gyro.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Fish, olives and potatoes in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Dry storage.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cook line.
  • High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at men's restroom handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12/17/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/27/2013Food-Licensing InspectionCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. New digitally monitored Deli style reach in cooler fluctuating with temperature
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area ; cookline.
6/25/2013Food-Licensing InspectionWarning Issued

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